BRASAS STEAKHOUSE GRILL & LOUNGE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken, raw beef, and raw seafood stored over cut vegetables in reach in cooler at cook line. Educated operator on proper storage of raw foods. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw hamburger. Operator switched containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage 106F hot hold. Operator discarded sausage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener and behind slicer blade. Operator cleaned can opener. Operator had employee clean slicer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in handwash sink end of cook line. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed hot water temperature on plate surface 141F less than 160F. Warning

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Educated operator on the importance of measuring device to measure hot water for dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on securing tank. Operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back kitchen exit. Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of frozen seafood and french fries stored on floor in walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatula. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 78F. Operator dumped out water. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked plantain, ready-to-eat, with bare hands for playing. Discussed with employee proper glove usage, operator donned gloves before continuing work. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food and other raw foods. Observed raw chicken over ready-to-eat cut peppers and onions, raw beef, in left side reach-in cooler on cook line. Raw bacon wrapped cooked chicken over cooked beef, oranges in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In pastry station reach-in cooler, pudding contains dairy labeled 9/29/2025, today is 10/6/2025. Warning

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In pastry station reach-in cooler, pudding contains dairy labeled 9/29/2025, today is 10/6/2025. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bar area partially blocked with bucket of citrus. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 cooks 3 server/bartenders present handling food, no certified food manager present. Certified food manager arrived at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 by Bibb in box soda rack at entrance to kitchen from bar. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks no hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, boxes ice cream, meats, drink mix stored on floor under shelves. In walk-in cooler boxes tomatoes, peppers stored on floor under shelves. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In bar, spoons muddled in water 61F. Operator emptied water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Dehydrated limes at bar in non food grade plastic bin. Operator transferred to food grade metal bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Observed less non food grade containers in use. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 at entrance to kitchen, bar side.e Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler and freezer, boxes meats, vegetables, cooked meats and soups stored on floor and under shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food in walk-in cooler for ham, cooked pork, sliced cheese. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink two faucets no vacuum breaker installed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 cooks, one server, one bartender handling food, no certified food managerA\00A0 present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Time extension given to allow operator time to train additional certified food managers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Boxes raw beef and vegetables. Dry storage boxes onions on floor. Walk-in freezer boxes food under all shelving. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line by microwave observed scoops and spatulas in standing water 82F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At outdoor mop sink, two hose Bibbs, one with splitter, missing at total of three vacuum breakers at present.

Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on grass.

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.